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January 09, 2010

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One of the enduring mysteries of the 2008 campaign was what got Ted Kennedy so mad at Bill Clinton. The former president's entreaties, at some point, backfired, and the explanation has never quite emerged.

I've finally gotten my hands on a copy of Game Change, in which John Heliemann and Mark Halperin report:

[A]s Hillary bungled Caroline, Bill’s handling of Ted was even worse. The day after Iowa, he phoned Kennedy and pressed for an endorsement, making the case for his wife. But Bill then went on, belittling Obama in a manner that deeply offended Kennedy. Recounting the conversation later to a friend, Teddy fumed that Clinton had said, A few years ago, this guy would have been getting us coffee.

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As - apparently - Obama is the only person who in this book comes out smelling like a rose, I suspect the author was manipulated by Plouffe/Axelrod the two Lee Atwaters of Obama's campaign.
The 2008 campaign was notable to me - as a liberal woman - for its outrageous sexism: first against Hillary Clinton (who I supported) and Sarah Palin.
I voted for Obama though he seemed like an empty suit. Now, a year on, he has confirmed my initial reaction.
Damn, I wish Hillary were president and Obama secretary of State.

For Liberals..a negative book comes out on Bush and it is taken as gospel with impeccable sources. When three of their pillars are put in a bad light it's shoot the messenger. I'm sure Maureen Dowd's 'Bushworld' (not that I would ever read that bitter hag's book) among countless others were spot on truth.

Teddy K deeply offended by this ?- this is the guy guilty of at least vehicular manslaughter - lives a lie his whole life and becomes a pathetic alcoholic bum - never mind the trivial things like destroying the Catholic Church with his abortion support-Kennedy legacy is now down to a lying pillhead from Rhode Island

If Kennedy thought that that was a racist remark, than he's a bigger drunk than everyone had already thought.
If Bill did say something to that effect, what he meant was that Obama has no experience, and to that end he'd be 100% correct.

Are you people insane?
He meant this to say that Obama was a nobody a few years ago and he would have been getting them coffee.
I never thought I'd see the day when I was writing to defend a Clinton. But come on people, get a freaking clue.

Dunno how to interpret this one, afterall Clinton was our first "black" President. Was Clinton referring to Obama's inexperience or was he alluding to his skin color, we'll never know. For retribution the Obamanator can put a luxury tax on cigars and then Bill will have to find another implement for his dalliances.

For all of those brilliant, usually privileged geniuses with the Ivy League mind set who want higher taxes and drive around in their BMWs, SUVs, and expensive Hybrids ....here is a new idea just for you. The tax forms should be modified so have to identify yourself as a liberal and you will taxed at 100% for any portion of your income that is above the average household income from the previous year. Gosh, this would help pay for health care, provide funds to fix social security, Medicare, Medicaid and maybe even the post office

Why is everyone so quick to jump on the racist explanation rather than the "inexperienced **** boy" explanation for Clinton's comments. STOP. He's an AMERICAN president, albeit a crappy one. You who jump on any excuse to claim racism are most likely the worst racists around!

I don't understand why some are in denial over Clinton's alleged comment, when the man in question is a proven liar to the American People - ("I did not have sexual relations with that woman").?? This comment has all the trademarks of Clinton! To shoot the messenger(s) is absurd. "Denial" is not a river in Egypt.

Why do you people see racism in EVERYTHING?
I read it and attributed it to Obama's young age. What are young people doing? Working their way up in the world. Some even wait tables.
You people are unbelievable.
I can't stand Clinton, Kennedy, or Obama, but even a blind man can see the reach here.

People are actually interpreting this as racist. It's amazing. My first impression was that of
Mike | January 09, 2010 at 04:29 PM
My initial reaction was it was a remark about how much of a political novice mmm, mmm, mmm, Barak Hussein Obama was, and how much of a seasoned political veteren Clinton and Kennedy were. Clearly if a woman or a minority is getting coffee for a white man it is oppressive, and not simply the woman or the minority being at the starting rung of the ladder trying to work thier way up.
You people who find some undertone of racism in this comment need to get real and realize the only reason you find wverything to be racist is because you are incapable of any real kind of analysis or argument and have to hide behind the "racism" conclusion to cover your incompetence.

I take that comment on lack of experience than a racial comment. Bill is right though. His only achievement was giving a good speech at a convention...right or wrong? Nevertheless, Bill was right. The dude is way over his head.

Ted is Dead . Ted should have been in Jail for drowning that girl. Teds Family was one of the most powerful in the world. And a Champion of civil rights in America.Ted was a Key player In the democratic "Good ole boy system" The Clintons treat every body like dirt except People who are more powerful than them or have something they want.Think about this Arkansas has alot more whites than Blacks. where did the Clintons come from ? it wasnt New York..

They're ALL crooks. Kennedy, Clinton AND Obama. What does it matter?
We simply need someone to become President who actually cares about this country more than their own legacy. There is no room for any of these socialistic narcissists!
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Everyone one who wants to pay increased taxes needs to let the rest of us know where you live so we can get you to pay our "fair" share. No more taxes and lies. Everyone who makes less than $250K will be hit with enormous increases in the next year to pay for what?

Ah the fascinating "dirt" that the MSM spends so much time digging up about the Clintons. Meanwhile, Obama seems above such scrutiny. The day before the Iowa Caucus, Iowa Public Radio had a multi-hour "infomercial" on Obama and his vision for "change". In other words, Obama was always focused on the future but no one gave a good damn about his past. In other words, any track record/accomplishments whatsoever. A massive fraud perpetuated by the media and the DNC. Unfortunately, we are all paying the price.

So what if Teddy was fuming about it. No one ever got on him about his driving skills, his disappearance after the accident and his disregard for the truth. Oh, and the the drugs and rape at his "compound"... he didn't remeber because he was drunk! What a double standard.

Tacky as it sounds, it it the flat out truth. That was an accurate description of Obama's experience at the time, and now even, as is evidenced by his(Obama) ineptitude. For the record, I am a Black man(from Arkansas, I might add). I don't care for the Clinton's politics, but ANYBODY that ran, in both primaries(Dem and GOP), would have been a better choice to run the country, than what we have. We would be better off as a nation, NOW, if Obama's job was bringing Bill Clinton his coffee, and NOT sitting in the Oval Office everday, pretending that he is a great man. Obama is a great actor, but little else, as it relates to leadership abilitites, foresight, and executive experience anywhere close to the level required of President of the USA. Better he was bringing the big shots their coffee, than spend money by the trillillions, that we don'g have.
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Harry Reid? Bill Clinton? Hillary ? They are the USUAL leftists who don't mind championing "negroes" - as long as they remain the "great white liberators" - and gain politically. They won't have ANY real social interaction with blacks and wouldn't last 5 minutes in the hood ! Remember how persistent Obama's allies were to make out Bill Clinton to be a thorogoing racist ?

Whether or not it was said, everyone is assuming that he meant it in a racist sense... maybe he just meant that Obama, being relatively inexperienced politically, did not bdeserve to be considered a credible candidate for the office of President... sure, poor choice of wording, .but nobody knows for sure the tone it was said in. Even if he said it in a racist tone, which is unlikely considering his track record, people just like to latch on to such "news" to feed their spiteful, gossipy minds, and willfully neglect the deeper issue which is that they are allowing themselves to be steered from real News and real issues with this crap.
Jesus, people, have some self-respect.

Unqualified? No not really very unqualified as we are seeing every day in every way. I am beginning to hope that it takes IRAN three years to finish the nuclear weapons. If we have to deal with a nuclear attack on Israel before we dump this loser we might end up losing a nuclear war to a country with only one workable weapon.

Pinhead's (obama) work record is "blank", along with his early history.
It's almost like this pinhead appeared out of thin air. There's no record of his associations, friends, travel, birth certificate, college reports..........etc, etc. Everything has been been scrubbed clean.

I am not surprised. Democrats are in two primary groups. Those that are self-described intellectual elites who think most people, particularly minorities, are unable to live their lives without the assistance and guidance of the "elites". The other segment is comprised of "victims" who either require or demand assistance from wherever it might come.

The thing is, a few years ago if he'd gotten coffee it would have arrived hot. Now it would be debated as to flavor, discussed behind closed doors, presented in a false fashion with a condescending tone with a side of corruption for extra oomph.

But I thought Clinton was the first black president? How can he say things like this? It just proves that the leaders of the democrats are nothing but corupt, racist bigoted hypocrites. If any republican or independant that doesnt drink their koolaid were to say this, there would be such outrage. Where is Sharpton on this or ***** Jackson? Ill tell you where...too busy giving Dingy Harry a free pass on his negro comments on Stinky (BO)

Honestly, if Clinton did say that, it was wrong of him. I don't think he said that at all. I really don't like Clinton as a politician but he has done very much for dis-advantaged countries and people. It is a travesty that Obama is in the White House, and Clinton was just trying to save America from this embarrassment. Problem is Teddy wanted to Apologize to the Black Community for Civil Rights issues so he threw his endorsement to Obama... He knew he was dying so why not? He wouldn't be here to see this country go down the toilet, and being self centered as he was, he could care less that his family would be around to be part of this comedy tour called the Obama Administration.

Love it, this story and the Harry Reid story in the same weekend! WOW The koombaya party at its best! All this while Obama continues down the path of unseating Jimmy Carter as the worst president in US history...keep it up donkeys!

Kevin, I agree with you, tax the luxury items. Including Video Games which corrupt our children, clothing from department stores that only rich people shop up. The US is the richest country in the world, and we need to make sure our tax systems keeps us this. It clear that the government is the one that created this country wealth. In fact, the government should tax at the 100% of all income, and then provide an equal allowance to everyone. The government could then provide our housing, food and transportation. We would finally all be equal!

Kevin, I agree with you, tax the luxury items. Including Video Games which corrupt our children, clothing from department stores that only rich people shop up. The US is the richest country in the world, and we need to make sure our tax systems keeps us this. It clear that the government is the one that created this country wealth. In fact, the government should tax at the 100% of all income, and then provide an equal allowance to everyone. The government could then provide our housing, food and transportation. We would finally all be equal!

Hate to admit that bill was right! As for ted to get indignant about anything is a joke. Google 'the obama deception' and watch the video about the Federal Reserve/BILDERBERG group to see what really is taking shape. This will shed light on things and make sense of the 'change'.

To all the libtards crying "racism" after former-President Clinton's comment: everything in life in NOT motivated by racism. Ever think that the "a couple of years ago, this guy would have been bringing us coffee" comment could be a reference to the fact that Obama had NO achievements worthy of election as the mayor of Mayberry, let alone the presidency? It's not a reference to his being black, but rather to his being wholly unqualified.

You people at Politico have no idea how many citizens of this nation did not like Ted Kennedy and his stand on issues, he was a true leftist who never had a job is in entire life. Clinton is a fool and arch-womanizer who could not keep his pants up. Obama is loathed by over half of the country now. The Politico needs to get some reporters outside the beltway once and while.

MaryJo, had she survived, could have lived to profit with a nice tell-all book, Monica could have started a cigar line, and Barry, had he not been elected, could have become a great debate coach--which is all he is qualified to do. All of the above would have been better for the USA, needless to say.

Obama is not stupid, he knows hot to handle these racist people and he also knows there will alway be comments like this about minorities no matter how well educated you are. But the only way to handle this is, be cool, let them talk, and criticize, because they are the ones that are angry and envious, we are here to stay and this country is changing very fast. This proofs that no matter how much education you have and Obama being the most powerful man in the world, he will get no respect, just because of the color of his skin. With comments like this, Reid, and Bill, hope it falls on your face.

Why does everyone instantly jump on this as a "racist" comment? To do so is merely opportunistic and just as bad as all the tripe thrown about during every election we have to watch anymore.
I don't care for either Clinton or Obama, but my first thought about Clinton's words were that he was speaking to Obama's lack of experience in public office. "...getting us coffee" refers to Obama as a young, rookie elected official, like a pledge in a college fraternity, forced to "serve" the senior members until their own seniority is established.
Stop looking for crap to get upset about. It distracts from what is truly important to keep an eye on.

Whether Clinton ever used those words or simply suggested them isn't really the point. The context would be the point. If Clinton was disparaging Obama for being black it was despicable. If Clinton was just pointing out Obama came from nowhere to national politics in a relatively short period of time the comment would have been true. Probably not the best message to send, but not necessarily horrible either. I'll file this one under the wait for more information category.

Why is this supposed conversation racist? Is it ever possible for a white person to say something the people do not jump all over with cries of racism?! It is a FACT that Barry Obama had ZERO credibility and ZERO experience. He was catapulted to the White House - over a much more qualified white woman - simply b/c of the color of his skin and everyone was fawning over the educated Negro. Yes, that is harsh but that is the truth, warts and all. Bill Clinton is the least racist person in Washington. What he said (if he said it) was in reference to Barry being inexperienced - not that as a black man he should be a waiter or butler.

True Democrat....you are correct Joe Kennedy Sr. was a bootlegger and as Ambassador to Britain for US he was a Nazi sympathizer. The Kennedy's are not to be trusted, Teddy left that poor girl to die. to bad the young don't understand that, I remember like yesterday. He even went out with his nephews to get drunk. Real someone to look up to. (not) And the Clintons were pro civil rights. Another democrat over 40yrs..... : ) They keep this up I will make the change.

True Democrat....you are correct Joe Kennedy Sr. was a bootlegger and as Ambassador to Britain for US he was a Nazi sympathizer. The Kennedy's are not to be trusted, Teddy left that poor girl to die. to bad the young don't understand that, I remember like yesterday. He even went out with his nephews to get drunk. Real someone to look up to. (not) And the Clintons were pro civil rights. Another democrat over 40yrs..... : ) They keep this up I will make the change.

So let me get this straight...Ted (the killer) Kennedy has no problem with adultry, drug use, abortion or killing secretaries while driving drunk, but making a racist comment is offensive to him? Good to know he DID have a moral line drawn in the sand somewhere.

How typical!
Harry Reid brags that Obama has "no Negro dialect"!
And who was it, VICE PRESIDENT Biden who called Obama a "clean" Negro!
Democrat Robert Byrd was not only a member of the Ku Klux Klan, he was the HEAD of the Ku Klux Klan.
Most Democrats opposed the Civil Rights Act. It would not have passed without the strong Republican support even though they were in the minority.
And now Bill Clinton says that he should be one of the "servants" serving coffee and keeping quiet! lolol
Democrats are RACIST to the core and yet the media gives them a free pass!
SHAMEFUL!
Reid needs to RESIGN!

What Ted Kennedy most likely never informed equally racist Clinton was that Ted Kennedy was amongst the guests at the funeral of openly racist American-German Charles W. W. Engelhard 1917-1971 that was held at St. Mary's Abbey Church, Morris Town, two words, New Jersey.
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I am sure it is true. But it wasn't a racist comment. It was condescending -- that was the entire point. I think the reason so many commenters assume it was racist is because they arrived here via a Matt Drudge a link and Drudge plays nearly every Obama-related news story as a race issue.

Your right. Were is the countries morals. How can we honor, a man who left that poor girl to die in that car, and lied about it, who committed adultery, a drunk and drug user I have no respect for him. .

Your right. Were is the countries morals. How can we honor, a man who left that poor girl to die in that car, and lied about it, who committed adultery, a drunk and drug user I have no respect for him. .

WHAT IS WRONG WITH WHAT BILL CLINTON SAID? ITS THE TRUTH!
THE MONKEY IS ONLY IN THE WHWITE HOUSE BECAUSE THE PRESS WANTED HIM IN. THEY HAVE COVERED UP THE FACT THAT HE WAS BORN IN INDONESIA AND IS NOT A LEGITIMATE CITIZEN OF THE US.
HE IS WORTHY OF NOTHING LESS THAN GETTING ME COFFE, AND HIS WIFE IS WORTHY OF NOTHING LESS THAN WASHING MY DISHES.

NOW THATS OUR PRESIDENT
CLINTON THE AMN FROM HOPE
WITH THE 1 BRINGING HOPE AND CHANGE!! YEAH BUDDY!!!
AND U GULLIABLE COOLAID DRINKERS THINK EITHER ONE
OF THESE JERKS ACTUALLY CARE FOR ANYONE OTHER THEN THEMSELVES?
GET A LIFE!!

Hmmm....I wonder what the correlation is between the folks who dispute the accuracy of this Clinton (an Arkansan whose mentor was well-known segregationist J. William Fulbright) anecdote and the folks who buy every word of the demeaning second-hand stories about Sarah Palin? Wanna bet it’s somewhere around 100%?

Most people I know who serve coffee have more political experience than "The One."
And people who have blood on their hands (Teddy) would hardly be offended by such a remark unless it was staged for political effect.
Professional wrestling remains more believable though just as scripted.

Actually, Zero would likely be much better at getting coffee than his current job as puppet for the NWO Socialists/Progressives/Communists.
Teddy, however, is much SO much better for the country in his current position.

Clinton was and is still right. That is as much as he is worth ! The guy pushes every crazy thing on us from hate crime changes to health care reform to global warming. even global warming is being proven untrue. Check out this article and the attached scientific paper. http://www.thecrponline.com/entry.php?11-Is-The-Famed-Greenhouse-Effect-Just-A-Bunch-Of-Hot-Air

>>What about a luxury tax .. Add $3.00 for ciggarrettes , $3.00 for liquor , and $.50 for sugar.<<
You fool! What do you think we already pay for most of these items? A pack of cigs is $4-$5 depending on your state. How much of that do you think is the actual product and how much is "sin tax"? You''re already paying $3/pack in fed/state/local taxes. If YOU want to pay more taxes (as you stated), just write the Treasury a check. They'll take it. As for me and most other folks, get your hand out of my pocket!

Elitist Democrats are all liars and hypocrites. In the same year, two women ran for the most powerful position in the world, one a democrat, the other a republican. The dems supported neither. It really doesn’t matter if their names are Bill, Ted, Harry. They are all the same, and blacks and the poor have been fooled into share cropping for these fools year after year after year. And guess wha? dey will vote for the same massas next year too. dey sho will.

this is the type of noble leadership america needs. NOW IS THE TIME. and kudos to the brave media for slaying dragons that have already had their heads lopped off years ago. AMERICA IS THE FUTURE. i'm really glad that we've entrusted our healthcare system to such enlightened servants of the public. HOPE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN. i salute you all, my wonderful compatriots. if we're gonna be like france, then BRING BACK THE GUILLOTINE!!!! puppies are cute.

Who could believe such, after all, Bill has always treated women with the greatest of deference, never abused any substance, and was manifestly appalled by the string of Arkancides that just happened for no reason.

The "progressives" in denial about this story are quite the pieces of work. Mark Halperin a Republican tool? Can you please get serious. This is the same guy who said that while Bush and Kerry both distorted in the 2004 campaign, Kerry's distortions were not "central to his efforts to win". And we all know what conservative shills Time and ABC (Halperin's employers) are, right?
Give it up. The Dems have racists still hanging around in the party. Ever heard of a Dixie-crat? They still exist.

I don't buy it. It may be out of context in reference to Obama's youth and inexperience (a few years ago he would have been a peon in the political machine) but as far as racist, Bill Clinton is no racist. (he may be a pig, but not over race issues)

I think many people here are missing what this comment may have been about. I dont read Bill Clinton's comment as having to do anything with race at all. "A few years ago, this guy would have been getting us coffee" What Clinton is pointing to here is the inexperience of Obama, not his race. A few years ago, Obama was in fact just a little community organizer. Clinton was making the point to Teddy that he should get behind someone with years of experience, not some newcommer who just a few years ago was completly unheard of.

What a racist thing to say.
Coming from an Ex POTUS, well known for his LOVE of minorities.
(IF they were voting for his adutlerous/womanizing arse).
Alluding to Obama as a potential house butler...........
Well, we got Obama as POTUS, HE cannot tell the truth, and Clinton as an Ex, that could never tell the truth either...............
Is this a Dmeocrat disease?.
And, there ya have it.............
The Black & White of it.
Both Hypocites.

Early in the campaign Senator Kennedy was chided for publicly wondering about this unknown candidate by referring to him as Osama Obama...I think that this shows that Kennedy was NOT supportive of Obama from the onset of the race and does reflect how fluid support and true beliefs are in the world of politics.

Odd that Politico and the rest of the MSM just cannot say the word, Dem racist. Or, Dem buffoon or socialist or pacifist. No, all of these dolts are ' farsighted statesmen', like Bubba, Obama , Reid, San Fran Nan, Schumer, Durbin, Dodd, Frank. Yep, corrupt leaders all but never, never in the eyes of Politico. And then there is Kennedy! Yipe, a perfect poster boy for over the top baloney.

Obummer couldn't even do an effective job of fetching coffee, much less anything more important.
His only abilities are centered around bankrupting this country while turning us into a Marxist cesspool.

The alleged comment by Clinton had nothing to do with Obama's race, it was an obvious reference to his inexperience and Clinton was right!! Kennedy was a bit of a chauvinist as well so there was no way he was going to endorse Hillary.

I think Clinton probably said something to this effect, but I also think he meant that Obama was young and that five years ago he could have been working in their campaign. Getting coffee, setting up rooms, handing out signs- all the things young aids do for elected officials. I don't think he meant it as a racial thing. I think he was belittling his age and experience, not his race. Granted- not nicer, but not offensive.

I've noticed that many comments demonize Halperin. Normally, when there are two authors, it is appropriate to mention both authors. It is unlikely that one author is going to approve something placed in a book that has their name on it (unless they are just a fellow traveler). It diminishes the criticism when the it is only focused on one author. The comments may be valid but not as effective as they could be.

Keven, when you mention a 'luxury tax .. Add $3.00 for ciggarrettes , $3.00 for liquor , and $.50 for sugar.. ' Surely you know that not only are these taxes already in place but these kinds of taxes affect the POOR. Not a big deal except your dear socialist leader promised not to tax them "one more penny" He would have lied, would he? ROFLMAO! What a tool, him and all his supporters (like you.) The really ****ty times are ahead, I'm sure he'll blame those on Bush too.

This sounds like Bill Clinton....to a "T".
He is not the only one noting the lack of dues paying or serving the party faithfully for years.
But it was a racist comment nevertheless.
Hillary spoke of a fellow as a Jew B^^^^rd.
When candor and veracity bites, it usually gets a politician's rump!

Ha Ha!
Seems harry Reid isn't the only racist democrat progressive around. I wonder what her highness Pelosi really thinks of Obama. Maybe she'll be the next one quoted.
Obama can stop all of the negative remarks, just by doing away with free speech which is what all of you regressive "progressives" want to do anyway.

Reid, Clinton and many of the bozos in the Democratic Party have had race issues all along. it has been the Republican Party over the years who have supported the minority efforts in heart and example. I can see Kennedy, even though I would not support most of his views, standing up to Clinton as he knew Clinton and many like him used the minority issues to further their political desires not because they believed them to be true.. most could care less. Just win the election.

But, the statement is true! Obama would have been doing just that. I am not fan of Clinton (either of them) but I would have assumed that what he meant was that Obama did not have the experience to qualify for the job of *president*.
Why does everyone always joyfully jump to assume that a remark is racist? Did TK ask Clinton what he meant? Or did he just go off in a huff?
I doubt the whole story.

But, the statement is true! Obama would have been doing just that. I am not fan of Clinton (either of them) but I would have assumed that what he meant was that Obama did not have the experience to qualify for the job of *president*.
Why does everyone always joyfully jump to assume that a remark is racist? Did TK ask Clinton what he meant? Or did he just go off in a huff?
I doubt the whole story.

If this was said---and God only knows---in context it clearly would have meant getting us coffee, as in, he's young enough to be working on our campaigns. I don't believe for a millisecond that it had anything to do with race, as Halperin, Heliemann, Drudge, Politico and the Republicans want to pretend.

It's pretty obvious that if Bill Clinton had said that it would have been in reference to Obama's small political stature until his big break as keynote speaker. Racially insensitive maybe but only a fool could think Clinton is a real racist. Playing up stuff like this is invoking racial sour grapes, and is a big reason why America can't move past it's huge "race in society" problem - it's the people who think they're helping that can't leave it alone.

Make all the excuses you want, but obviously the book is accurately or Reid wouldn't be apologizing. As for Bill, lets all remember "give me a break, this is a joke" refering to Obama's possible candidacy.
As for some chucklehead who said "getting us coffee" refers to Obama's previous campaign intern position, yeah, right.
So much for the first black president.

Some of you people have your head of your you know what. I would be willing to say Bill Clinton said this despite comments saying oh not Che was the biggest thing going for Civil Rights since....
They both have a history of being vicious to get what they need, look at the primaries Oh Bill ....

Let's see: Party of slavery, segregation, Jim Crow, affirmative racism, a racist as Senate Majority Leader, a klansman as senior Senator, previous president was a racist whose self-described "mentor" was a segregationist...
You can take the Democrat out of the old racist south, but you just can't take the old racist south out of the Democrat.
Racist Democrats -- and that includes the corrupt leftwing media -- will continue to pander to blacks so long as they help them advance their perverted, anti-American Marxist agenda. But beyond that, they don't give a rip about them. As exhibit A, witness their killing of voucher programs in favor of the corrupt unions.

It's easy to think Clinton was fuming that Obama didn't put any time doing the "Step & Fetchit" routine that was expected of blacks back in the bad old days. But it sounds like he just felt Obama was an uppity FNG who wasn't paying proper respect to the Democrat establishment (something I quite like about Obama).

Wow. I wonder what the things he (Kennedy) was truely offended by? After the accounts of Mary-Joe's death, I can deduce the the man has a cast-iron stomach. It must be a truely hideous statement to disgust Teddy.

Obama should have never been president and I agree with Clinton. Same rules apply for his "lack of experience" as does Sarah Palin. Dem hypocrites. Should have been McCain with Powell or vice versa. Last two men with dignity or honor left.

Teddy's own brother...President J.F. Kennedy would never allow himself to be photographed with his valet/servant who was Black !
What set Teddy off...against the Clintons...is that they recognized President Lyndon B. Johnson as the man ...who made civil rights legislation happen ! Of course...Teddy thought it was his brother who saved the Black people ! The Clintons mistake was ...that they "did not" "kiss" Teddy's "ass" !

This must be True! A friend of mine said Obama has already submitted a resume to his Starbucks location in DC! Apparently, he wants to have something lined after he gets his phony ass kicked out of the White House.

This must be True! A friend of mine said Obama has already submitted a resume to his Starbucks location in DC! Apparently, he wants to have something lined after he gets his phony ass kicked out of the White House.

I was a fan of Obama during his campaign trail, but I feel like we got a different president than we voted on, he have not kept all his promises.. what happen to reaching across the isle? or transparency? He might be a bit in over his head on this one.

Politico is selective!! I posted "The Klintons are know for not liking ****s wops ******s or spic's. Why is this surprising?" Notice how they Astrix out the N word and the K word but left wop and spic! I am Italian AND I AM OFFENDED THAT THEY THINK THE N WORD AND K WORD ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE BU WOP AND SPIC ARE!!!!!!

What a group of "fine, upstanding Democrats." (Now that's an oxymoron of the highest order.) Hillary (We were under fire in Bosnia), Bill (I never had sex with that woman), Teddy (I was just driving Mary Jo home) and BHO (We'll put all negotiations on healthcare on C-Span). How's all of this for "Hoax and Change." I pray that it is not too late for God to help the USA.

Why should one be surprised at the comment- I mean Bill never had sex with that woman,Hillary discovered the missing Rose Law firm files before coming under attack in Bosnia,Teddy was swimming around trying to find help and cover his rear while Mary Joe Kapechnie was gulping for air in the back seat of the car.
So while we all watch CNN to see the health care debated as promised by the President I find it very hard to give an ounce of credence to these Democrats.
Even Harry Reid is pleased that the Pres. does no speak with a Negro dialect
I guess because he a light skiined .Gotta hand it to the Democrats

Makes a lot of sense.
B. Clinton then knew, like we all know now, that obama in 2004 was a neophyte at best and not ready.
In 2010 I hope the blacks realize that their 'brother' has hurt them then any white conservative could!
Were it not for his skin color, obama would have never been considered for the slot.
It is only because democrats and their "guilty" consciences had to vote for someone who wasn't 1) Bush or Bush camp and 2) someone would make them feel good about their social agendas.
This black man would do just that for them!
Sadly, now we are all paying the price for their social conscience.

I still think “Berry” is an Illegal alien. He is what we call “High-Yellow” negro boy in the “Hood”. Someone snuck into the woodshed at night.
“Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes and the rest of us have to be other people.”

Kevin, you're a fool. In case you didn't know it, cigarettes and alcohol are heavily taxed already. That's why Indian reservations make tons of money selling non-taxed cigarettes and why moonshining has always been a going concern. (Look at the whiskey rebellion right after the Rev War.) And just in case you didn't know it, our commerce and our desires, sinful or not, are not here to generate more money for government's stupid, pointless programs. I've worked for the gov and I assure everyone, they're stupid, wasteful, easy with other people's money, and utterly lazy. Pogue

Remember, Bill is the one who said "He's ready to be president", mind you only after he was a state senator, a brief U.S. senator and a community organizer. Yea, he was ready alright, ready to lead the U.S. into ruin. Thanks Bill. www.rebelpowflag.com

Nothing about Clinton saying that is "unbelievable". It's also not a racist comment. It's a comment about Obama's experience. I get a nice chuckle at reading the comments of those who worship Obama and / or Clinton or any politician. They are all human beings, they make dumb comments about others and like most people they somehow believe that those comments are made in confidence. You will continue to hear back door comments that offend one person or group or another from Clinton, Obama and every other politician.

Keven, It is good you have taken steps to better your health, but why would you support a tax on people just to inforce your beliefs. It is none of you damn business what I or other americans do with their life. Stay out of my pocket and my life.

If you are a Democrat, you can be a racist and get away with it. The main stream press won't report it, and the offended party will publicly forgive you in a heartbeat.
The sad part is that African Americans will vote for you regardless. They are the only true voting block in this country. The Democrats (no matter who they run) can consistently count on 90% of the black vote.
Democrat policies (over the last 50 years) have done absolutely nothing to improve the economic conditions of the typical black family yet they have been taught to believe that Republicans will destroy them.

president ubama got Kenedy's endorsement because He would be easy to Control. The press covered up the Cocaine days of Ubama. Never Checked if he was a pusher to support hid drug use. He had no other source of income to buy drugs.

All those who criticize Barrack are racists, Bill included. Barrack has had to overcome obstacles that only black Americans can understand. He inherited a very bad situation and is doing his best to improve things. He is also a caring father and loving husband. Sham on those who criticize Barrack!

Why all this politically correct fuss? I don't like Harry Reid even a little bit,but I've said similar things about B.O., some things I've said about him are worse.
Also, Bill Clinton was 100% correct in his statement.
You all can take this political correctness and put it where the sun don't shine.
This is supposed to be America where FREEDOM OF SPEECH is a protected right.

Bill Clinton is a self seeking SOB. In fact, when he was in office he and Hillary made sure that "their people" moved up the ranks in many a federal agency. Now the federal government is stocked with leaders who are Democrats who are mostly women and minorities who are not qualified for their posts. They are screwing up America.

Liberals always get a pass for their racist statements. Clinton is right about Obama it has shown very clearly that this man is way over his head and has no real world experience and being a college pot smoking radical is not experience it not the change we needed.

...sadly America swallowed Baracks story...black folks saw him as their savior..well white folks thought it would shed the yoke from them also...but history is simply that... history..This story is the reality we live..politicians don't give a damn about us...its the vote and whatever and or who ever can get them that power..left.. right... no difference ..now my question to you who`s vision of America do you want a two-faced politician that seems to permeate our politicians today...or one thats serves we the people ...for me this picture
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2001/No-Regrets/
said it all....
..no my friends the word is hipocritis..our government is chocked full of them...
....VOTE THE BUMS OUT....

For all you idiots out there who want to defend Teddy, Bill, and Harry, I still recall vividly when Teddy endorsed Obama and called him Osama Obama . . . he didn't even know who the hell he was . . . or was it the scotch talking!

I am still trying to get over haunting scenerio of the beloved Teddy Kennedy roaming around the Kennedy compound wearing only a button down shirt, as reported during the William Kennedy Smith rape trial. It is amazing that this chump of a US Senator has developed such a credence and reverence by the liberal left.

Keven, that's great for you , but I do mind. I already pay far too much in taxes, especially since the government wastes it like a drunken sailor. The government is here to server our needs not the other way around. You're so brainwashed you're offering to pay higher taxes. What a dumb***.

Hey KEVIN, Nothing is stopping you from over paying your taxes. If you are "personally ok with it" they put aside the money as you listed for the items each time you buy them and donate it to the Govt. If you haven't done that, you are a hypocriate

Obama couldn't pass the security screen to be his own Secret Service Agent or hired help in the White House.
His association with known convicted anti-American criminals like Bill Ayers alone would disqualify him. Add his Muslim sympathy at a time when we are at war with Muslim extremists and he would get red flagged as an FBI agent or SS Agent. Funny thing is that to be president you don't even have to prove you are a citizen, just get a letter from the Dem party leader, Nancy Pelosi saying you are qualified and you are in. Dingbat qualifies foreign citizen and now we are being led by a Muslim to the gates of hell.

What joy is there to be derived from making things up about a dead man? Unless you're heads have been buried in a hole or you've been spending too much time with American Idol, you'd know that Teddy gave up booze several years ago with much help from his friend, Senator Hatch.
Given Wild Bill's public comments about Obama during the primaries, it's not a stretch to imagine him saying something like this in private.

Well, if he said it, Clinton was right. Obama is very new to the political scene compared to the Clintons. He would indeed have been a low level intern (fetching coffee) during the 90s. I find nothing offensive about the comment.

Is it possible he meant that as a fledgling Senator he would have to pay his dues and be a gal friday for a while before he got to run with the big boys? Maybe. Were you there? So why judge without context.

Have you seen the transcripts of Obama from Occidental College? He isn't legal, much less able to carry coffee.
Madison Savings=40 million missing, Mary Jo dead, the list is quite long.
Have you seen Obama's mom. She is as white as they come, like Tiger Woods mom, yet "black" keeps coming out in the media
These comments in the previous posts are hilarious. And Nobama has no experience doing anything except hangin' out with Bill Ayers.